Rudbeckia Rodeo Double Red Black-Eyed Susan
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, deer-resistant seasonal color.
Brighten your garden with the Rudbeckia Rodeo™ Double Red Black-Eyed Susan, a captivating short-lived perennial. This variety showcases unique, fully double flowers in a rich, deep red, offering a long bloom season from late spring until frost. Its upright growth habit is perfect for mass plantings, borders, and containers. Thriving in full sun, it's an adaptable plant that tolerates various soil types and requires minimal care. Attracts pollinators and provides winter interest, while also being resistant to deer.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
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Category Rank
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
SKU
29891
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral focal points
- Busy homeowners needing heat-tolerant, low-maintenance summer color
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting, unique stems for arrangements
Who should skip it
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Gardeners expecting reliable, long-term perennial returns
- Low-maintenance gardeners who dislike frequent garden chores
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from late spring through frost maximizes seasonal garden color.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to support a healthy garden ecosystem.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Deer Resistance
Robust defense against browsing wildlife protects your landscape investment.
Soil Adaptability
Versatile root system handles loamy, sandy, or clay conditions with ease.
Visual Impact
Striking double red petals create a high-contrast focal point in borders.
Key Specs
SKU
29891
Genus
Rudbeckia
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
24 in
Mature Width
24 in
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
7 - 9
Features
- Unique double deep red flowers
- Blooms from late spring to frost
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Provides winter interest for birds
- Deer resistant
- Adaptable to various soils
- Native plant, low maintenance
- Ideal for beds and containers
What customers say
Gardeners are consistently impressed with the Rudbeckia Rodeo Double Red's exceptional quality and vigor upon arrival. These plants establish quickly and reliably, offering a striking visual impact with their unique double red blooms. While some note the initial size is small, the overall consensus praises the plant's robust growth and stunning color payoff. This perennial delivers high impact color, confirming its strong value for those seeking reliable and beautiful garden additions.
Know before you buy
This variety offers an exceptionally long bloom season, producing its deep red, double flowers continuously from late spring all the way until the first frost.
The Rudbeckia Rodeo is hardy in zones 7 through 9. If you live in a colder climate, you can still enjoy it as an annual, or treat it as a container plant that can be moved indoors during the winter.
Yes, this Rudbeckia is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a common concern.
It is highly adaptable and performs well in a variety of soil types, including loamy, sandy, and clay soils, provided the area is well-drained.
Absolutely. With a mature size of 24 inches in both height and width, its upright growth habit makes it an excellent candidate for large containers and patio pots.
Yes, the flowers are excellent for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Additionally, the plant provides winter interest and seeds that serve as a food source for birds.
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